If there isn't going to be a significant difference and you feel confident tracking and filing a single property on turbo tax then keep going.

I'm not a fan of renting, feels too transient.2) I'd like to gain first-hand experience managingBefore hiring an out-of-state property manager, I'd like to have the experience of managing a property myself to better understand the challenges.My questions are:1) Are my motivations reasonable?

Feel free to contact me and I can show it to you and see what you think.

I moved to Ohio (Columbus specifically), and I think New Yorkers could do really well in this market compared to what we are used too.If you look at this link, Zillow predicts 3 cities of Ohio as their top 10 hottest housing market in 2024 - https://www.axios.com/2024/01/10/zillow-ranking-hottest-real...Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Feel free to reach out if you have any more specific PM questions!

Feel free to connect with me and ask any questions you have along the way, and I'll do my best to provide guidance and support.

I would say the first step is a survey, maybe geotech depending on the lot and your area's requirements, and then contact a local architect that you like the work of and feel you would enjoy working with!

Please feel free to connect with me and discuss your goals further and I'd love to provide any guidance or insights you  may need as you embark on this journey. 

Feel free to connect with me and ask any questions you have along the way, and I'll do my best to provide guidance and support.

Dan, it is good feel welcomed.